Chapter 171: Da Yizi Gets Exposed in Public (Please Subscribe, Please Support!)

"From that distant seashore, the you who is slowly disappearing..."

After the interaction with the audience ended, Da Yizi's wonderful soprano rang out from the front desk.

The first to take the stage was The Sea.

Xu Yuexin squinted in the backstage, sitting on a chair and listening quietly; before long, the room door was opened from outside, and Liu Xiaoli entered with other dancing girls.

They were all wearing performance costumes, and in the autumn temperature they couldn't help shivering.

"We're about to go on stage soon."

Liu Xiaoli walked to Xu Yuexin's side, blowing onto her hand, and said, "Just four more songs and it's our turn."

"Nervous?"

Xu Yuexin gave a slight smile.

"Not nervous, just a bit cold."

Liu Xiaoli moved her somewhat stiff limbs and said, "I didn't expect the temperature difference between Jingcheng and Wuhan to be this big."

"Then wait a moment."

Xu Yuexin said, then walked over to a venue staff member, asking him to fetch hot water and bring a cup.

"Alright."

The staff hurried out of the backstage, and in no time returned carrying hot water.

"Drink something hot, don't let the cold affect your performance."

Xu Yuexin called out to Liu Xiaoli and the others.

"Mm!"

Liu Xiaoli cheerfully stepped forward, lifted the Thermos Flask, and poured water for herself and the teammates.

Liu Xiaoli saw the scene where Xu Yuexin had just instructed the staff.

Considering everything before, she thought Xu Yuexin was a warm, caring young man.

After drinking, Liu Xiaoli and the girls warmed up backstage, moving their bodies and limbs, preparing for the upcoming performance.

When it was their turn to go on stage, Liu Xiaoli led the girls out in a line, passing by Xu Yuexin.

Xu Yuexin glanced at Liu Xiaoli's beautiful figure wrapped in the performance costume, then quickly calculated the time.

Their appearance on stage meant the show entered its second half.

He should head to the City Bus Company.

Xu Yuexin thought that, gave the backstage staff a brief instruction, and then pushed the door open to leave.

The end of the concert is the most crucial part of the whole event, and nowadays night buses are far fewer than in later times, and taxis are not yet widespread.

As for the subway? Jingcheng's only line, Line 1, doesn't even pass Gongti.

Therefore the City Bus Company's shuttle vehicles become especially important, and Xu Yuexin must personally escort the bus to avoid delays.

If the bus arrives late, the audience can't evacuate in time; then tens of thousands crowding at the Gongti entrance would be a sight no one wants to see.

"Boom..."

After leaving Gongti, Xu Yuexin mounted his motorcycle and headed straight for the City Bus Company.

When he set off, night had already fallen, and in the sky there was a full moon and a few dark clouds.

The City Bus Company headquarters is near East Fourth Ring; after arriving, Xu Yuexin went straight to the fleet captain and told him to depart immediately.

"It's still early, right?"

The captain hesitated, "Even if we leave in another half hour, it'll be fine."

"The concert timing isn't that precise; if the singers finish a bit faster, it could end early."

Xu Yuexin persisted, "We can't let that many people get stuck at the venue entrance."

The captain thought for a moment, then had to admit Xu Yuexin was right.

"You make a good point."

The captain said, "Wait a moment, I'll inform the drivers to set off."

A moment later, bus after bus drove out of the City Bus Company parking lot toward Gongti...

In fact, Xu Yuexin's early preparation proved to be a very correct decision.

Because the concert ended fifteen minutes early, and rain began to fall.

"All audience comrades, please line up orderly to board the bus." "Those living on the west side go to the front, those on the east side go to the back."

"Those from Nan Cheng take the few buses near me; those living north of the city go to the back and ride all the way to the end."

Xu Yuexin jumped down from the bus, grabbed the pre‑prepared high‑pitch megaphone, and shouted to the hurried, rain‑seeking audience, "These buses are provided by our event organizers, free of charge!"

The venue staff also helped him direct the crowd, maintaining order.

Because Xu Yuexin began guiding as soon as the audience started leaving, the on‑site order remained stable, with no chaos.

The audience followed his directions, looking for the buses heading toward their homes.

Xu Yuexin kept clearing and maintaining the flow in front of the bus, occasionally shouting into the megaphone to remind newly arriving spectators.

The wind grew stronger, and the rain grew heavier.

At that moment, a familiar figure appeared in the crowd.

Qiao Qiao, holding an umbrella, walked out of Gongti and stepped forward to shield Xu Yuexin from wind and rain.

"Are you exhausted?"

Qiao Qiao said sympathetically, "Let me shout for you."

"No, your voice isn't as loud as mine."

Xu Yuexin declined, "Don't just worry about me; keep yourself going too,"

"Got it."

Chen Qiaoqiao said, "My sister originally wanted to come and hold an umbrella for you, but I didn't let her come."

"It's right that she didn't come."

Xu Yuexin affirmed, "Otherwise the audience would have all rushed in at once."

While the two were talking, a crowd began to gather again at the Gongti entrance.

Seeing this, Xu Yuexin hurriedly ended his conversation with his daughter‑in‑law and shouted, "Hey everyone, those whose homes are on the west side, move forward…"

…

After many hours, Xu Yuexin finally finished evacuating everyone, watching the last bus leave Gongti.

He still had some remaining matters to handle, and it was time to go home.

Xu Yuexin let out a long sigh, said, and walked with his daughter‑in‑law into Gongti's backstage, preparing to direct the staff to move their sound equipment and other gear.

"You must be exhausted."

Just as Xu Yuexin pushed open the backstage, Chen Yixue came forward, compassionately taking a towel and handing it to Xu Yuexin.

Chen Qiaoqiao took the towel from Xu Yuexin and gently wiped his hair and temples.

With his daughter‑in‑law's actions, Xu Yuexin only then realized he was completely drenched.

Xu Yuexin had just been busy evacuating the audience, fearing any mistake, and had forgotten about himself.

Now, looking down, he saw his shirt clinging to his body, exposing the sweat‑soaked undershirt beneath.

"The rain is really heavy; even an umbrella can't block it."

Xu Yuexin muttered to himself.

"You were soaked before I arrived."

Chen Qiaoqiao reminded from beside him, "If you want to blame someone, blame me for not bringing a towel; otherwise I would have dried you then."

Chen Yixue, listening to their conversation, felt sympathetic again toward her brother‑in‑law.

In recent days, Chen Yixue has witnessed all of Xu Yuexin's efforts, and only she knows how much hardship and hustle he has endured behind the scenes.

Without this man's behind‑the‑scenes contributions, she could not have gotten today's showcase opportunity.

Perhaps… he is her destiny!

Chen Yixue thought to herself.

It was the first time she had such a thought.

"How was today's performance, was the audience reaction good?"

At that moment, Xu Yuexin proactively asked Da Yizi.

Da Yizi had been thinking of Xu Yuexin in her heart; after his question, she looked up at him, her face instantly flushing red.

(End of chapter)